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Introduction ALL CONTENT FROM PG 320 321 The British felt that meticulous mapping was essential for the administration of the Raj Maps used for defence purposes Maps helped the British identify the location of hills, rivers and vegetation, which were all very important for building structures for defence. EG The garer-math in Bengal is left as an open expanse of land for the British to have a direct line of fire on the approaching enemy Maps used for commercial purposes Maps show the location of ghats, alignment of roads, and this information is used to gauge commercial possibilities ad plan strategies for taxation. Maps used for towns planning purposes Maps of towns were prepared not only to plan the development of these towns, but also to develop them commercially and consolidate British hold over them. EG Worried by congestion in the northern parts of the Fort area, such as Borah Bazaar, where local communities had settled, the British made continuous attempts to push them out of the area. Conclusion Thus, mapping played an integral role in consolidation of the British empire. Part B - Section I 4. 4 Introduction ALL CONTENT FROM PG 9 10 There are various strategies used by archaeologists to track social differences in Harappan society, which are as follows Study of Harappan burial sites

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